China just kicked my ass.
That’s pretty much all you can say… China brought it. They pulled out two guys named Zhang, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Jigang, one a filmmaker and one a choreographer, to put together what many are calling the greatest opening ceremony ever. Really what else could you expect from a nation of 1.3 billion people? It had to be the biggest, baddest, and most incredible performance. Or else. I mean, these people invented fireworks for chrissake. It was almost guaranteed.
All I can say, the poor London contingent had to be pissing their pants while watching this spectacle. And you know what? Good for China. There will be plenty of time for criticism and protest as these games go on, but even for a little while, the sheer magnificence and beauty of this pageant transcended all of that. Beyond everything else, I guess that’s the point of the games. That said, go Redeem Team! Take out those Chinese!
via zachklein
